Leicester City host West Brom in the Championship with both sides looking for a win.
Leicester City’s leaky defense let them down again as they were beaten 3-1 by Sheffield United on New Year’s Day.
Marti Cifuentes’ has conceded 37 goals this campaign; only three teams above the relegation zone have conceded more.
The Foxes start this game with the exact form of their opponents and the pressure on both managers is increasing. Despite this, a win could see LCFC move within three points of the play-off places and put themselves back in the top six.
West Brom. by Ryan Mason look a lot like their opponents, who have failed to impress this season. The Baggies lost their third game in their last five on Thursday, losing 1-0 to an ever-improving Swansea City.
One of WBA’s biggest problems this campaign has been their inability to stabilize results, having drawn just four times, the fewest in the championship.
Another problem for Mason’s men was goals. While Aune Heggebo leads the team with eight league goals scored, he has scored just once in his last five games for West Brom. The main backup option, Jos Mayascored just once this season.
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Here, a handful of our writers give their predictions for the game…
Matt Bottomley
“Both teams failed to really impress at any point. For West Brom, they expected the play-offs at the very least and while they took a risk against Ryan Mason, you can only assume that time is running out for the former Tottenham Hotspur player.”
“Leicester City are in the same boat, but with the sanctions looming they are a bit more patient. A win here would really get them a lot closer to where they want to be and allow them to show a little more of what Marti Cifuentes wants his team to look like.”
“A messy affair, I’m taking the home team to win this by one goal.”
Prediction: Leicester City 2-1 West Brom
James Ray
“Neither Leicester City nor West Brom are in a good position. Both are a long way from where they want to be, and their managers are under pressure due to their poor form.”
“Ryan Mason faces an uphill battle to prove he can deliver the WBA’s desire for progress and a big reason for this is away form. The Baggies have lost a shocking nine Championship away games in a row, and they have failed to score in five of them.”
“However, the King Power Stadium is certainly not a fortress, which might give visitors a glimmer of hope.
“But ultimately I can’t look past that terrible road record. I’m going for a home win.”
Prediction: Leicester City 2-1 West Brom
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